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System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by icedchai »

ijpsud wrote: post #16
personjerry wrote: post #4

Or build it yourself and save $2000

I just did the math on their entry level model because I didn't believe you, but you're pretty close with that estimate. NewEgg prices: Threadripper 3960X - $1400 16GB 3200 RAM - $70 256GB NVMe - $70 RX 550 - $70 = $1600 System76 price = $3700 That said, if you're looking at their higher-end models, I think you still have a fixed ~$2k markup, and so you're looking at something like $10k vs $12k, which isn't a big dea…

Nobody builds a system like that with only 16 gigs of RAM and only 256G storage.

Plus you need a quality motherboard, case, power supply, water cooling. Add another $1200.

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Post by Filligree »

heelix wrote: post #27

Shot that link over to a coworker who was considering building a 3990x. While many parts could be picked up at MicroCenter, very happy to let someone else guarantee a build with a 4.8K cpu/mainboard combo. The early days of getting large memory sets to work with a board were tricky and I wont do that for someone else. Really wish my TR4 boxes... had a future beyond the current 2xxx series cpu. Figured I would swap ou…

Which water block are you currently using?

There was a design issue with the one EKWB original had, so they're giving out coupons to people who bought them. I found out when I went to look up whether or not the old one would still work with my new 3960X.

(Turns out the answer is: Yes, but only if I limit the max power a bit. Possibly that wouldn't be an issue if I'd ever gotten around to installing the second radiator, but cooling is an issue. Still get 4.3 though.)

Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by bizkeep478 »

akasian wrote: post #17
excitednumber wrote: post #7

System 76 has pretty good customer support and help entry level folks enter the *nix market, which is cool. Their cases are kinda poop quality tho.

Can you elaborate on the specific poop? Do they just not hold up?

These cases are terrible. I have 3 and they are all terrible. The sheet metal is so thin that it warps every time I remove the shell.

Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by theta_d »

garry__ wrote: post #24
Adutude wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I bought one of their laptops a few year ago. I needed a new power supply as the cable had frayed that came w/ the unit. I wanted to get the original cable, so I called and asked "what was the original manufacturer" so I could purchase a new power supply. They would not tell me and they wanted approx. $75 for a replacement from System 76. I peeled the sticker System 76 put on the bottom and found out it was a Clevo.…

Can vouch for this I had a very similar issue where they refused to share with me the original manufacturer of the laptop.

My Darter Pro had a sticker on the bottom that clearly labeled the Clevo model number.

Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by truncate »

jachee wrote: post #23
throwaway286 wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The System76 computer includes a motherboard, case and power supply; your bundle of parts does not.

Not to mention the labor of assembly and integration, testing, and QC. DIY is free only if your time is worth nothing.

As a power-user, I wonder if there is any reason to not do DIY PC building (for personal use) over buying from System76. It's not hard to figure out a good configuration online (or even just whatever System76 uses in their desktops?). Basic assembly itself isn't that hard (or time consuming), once you have all the parts.

And, I guess these days most people who would need a desktop at home with this configuration are potentially power users.

Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by cs702 »

excitednumber wrote: post #7

System 76 has pretty good customer support and help entry level folks enter the *nix market, which is cool. Their cases are kinda poop quality tho.

I have an (Intel) System76 Thelio desktop with multiple Nvidia GPUs on my desk and and I feel differently about the Thelio case. I think it's nice, actually.

In particular, I like that I can undo a few screws and then lift the case.[a]

In terms of build quality, it's neither better nor worse than those of most other manufacturers.

[a] See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUfZO1llNXY

Re: System76 Launches Threadripper Workstations

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Post by heelix »

Filligree wrote: post #32
heelix wrote: post #27

Shot that link over to a coworker who was considering building a 3990x. While many parts could be picked up at MicroCenter, very happy to let someone else guarantee a build with a 4.8K cpu/mainboard combo. The early days of getting large memory sets to work with a board were tricky and I wont do that for someone else. Really wish my TR4 boxes... had a future beyond the current 2xxx series cpu. Figured I would swap ou…

Which water block are you currently using? There was a design issue with the one EKWB original had, so they're giving out coupons to people who bought them. I found out when I went to look up whether or not the old one would still work with my new 3960X. (Turns out the answer is: Yes, but only if I limit the max power a bit. Possibly that wouldn't be an issue if I'd ever gotten around to installing the second radiato…

RayStorm Neo. I figured the pump and XSPC RX480 would carry over. Possibly the water block. Lord knows the 1950x does not need the cooling I have on it.
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